Captivate & Conform
Captivate & Conform is a weekly podcast of Cedar Crest BFC that discusses theology, Christian living, missions, and more from a reformed, baptistic perspective. We seek to have conversations that captivate every thought and conform every affection to the beauty and lordship of Jesus Christ.
Episodes
76 episodes
Knowing God (Part 2)
Does God change? Does he depend in any way upon humans, creatures that he created? How is God beyond comprehension, yet still knowable?All these questions interact with God’s divine attributes. Take a listen as we unpack his attributes, lik...
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Season 1
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Episode 74
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57:11
Before You Vote
Dan Waterman is a former elder and current teacher at Cedar Crest who is experienced in political theology and philosophy. He joins the show to give a few final reminders to Christians before they vote—and why they should.ARTICLE:
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Season 1
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Episode 73
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46:04
Remembering the Reformation | Rick Whitmire
Most Christians know of Martin Luther, the legendary Augustinian monk who sparked the Protestant Reformation. But what of the other reformers who paved the way before him? Does the church fully appreciate what the movement accomplished, what it...
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Season 1
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Episode 72
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54:21
6 Attributes God Designed for Marriage | Fred Jacoby
As goes a marriage, goes the family. And as goes the family, goes the church. With this in mind, it’s vital that the church protects this sacred and increasingly attacked institution.Special guest Fred ...
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Episode 71
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49:32
An Evening of Missiology | LIVE SHOW
Last week during GO Conference, we hosted our first live recording with an audience! Take a listen as we interview a veteran panel on translation and missions. After this conversation, you’ll walk away more appreciative of the Bible in ...
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Season 1
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Episode 70
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44:03
Make a Joyful Noise | Luke & Ben Walters
Lifting your voice in song isn’t optional for Christians. In fact, we’re called to “make a joyful noise” unto the Lord (Ps. 98:4). Since singing is an integral part of the faith, we should understand why we sing and how to discern through diffe...
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Season 1
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Episode 69
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55:19
The Case for Being a Well-Read Christian | Dave Almack
“Visit many good books, but live in the Bible.”These words from Charles Spurgeon ring true, but why is that if Scripture alone is sufficient? Guest Dave Almack from P&R Publishing joins...
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Season 1
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Episode 68
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57:35
Knowing God (An Introduction)
One of the most fundamental features of being human is a longing to be known and also to know someone. That is what we find in God, the Creator who knows us better than we know ourselves and beckons each believer to an eternal-long pursuit of k...
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Season 1
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Episode 67
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53:28
Thinking Christianly About the Debate
More than a week has passed since the presidential debate between Kamala Harris and Donald Trump, and less than 50 days remain until the general election. It’s time to help Christians navigate the post-debate waters using biblical principles an...
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Season 1
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Episode 66
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1:04:05
Summer Stories | Scott Allen
On previous episodes, Scott has emphasized the importance of biblical counseling in the church. On this episode, he returns to the show to share how he developed a passion for counseling along with his own spiritual journey.
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Season 1
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Episode 65
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57:29
Little by Little the Bird Makes Its Nest
Alex sits down with Director of Outreach Nathan Trommler to give an insightful update of life on the field in Chad. Support Alex.Sign up for GO Conference 2024,
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Episode 64
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56:27
Summer Stories | Alex Moyer
Alex Moyer shares about his childhood, how he drifted from the faith during college, and how the Lord finally brought him back through the birth of his oldest son.Discover what’s coming this...
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Episode 63
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48:08
Confident Evangelism | Tori Zbinden
Tori Zbinden, who serves on staff with DiscipleMakers, shares a 6-step approach to evangelizing fellow image-bearers who suppress the truth of the gospel.
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Season 1
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Episode 62
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44:37
Summer Stories | Bill Walters
As the longest serving member on the Elder Board, Bill Walters has seen God’s sovereignty at work in Cedar Crest more than most. From a shy band kid to a college graduate living in his parents’ basement, Bill shares his journey to faith and lea...
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Season 1
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Episode 61
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54:42
Summer Stories | Jules Hull
Pastor Jules returns to the show to share how the Lord called him out of his Catholic upbringing and to recount a few key moments of growth as a young youth pastor.
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Episode 60
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55:03
Summer Stories | Dave Kohler
When Dave severely injured himself in a lawnmower accident as an unbelieving teenager, he felt abandoned by everyone but a few Christian friends. This proved to be a pivotal turning point in Dave’s journey to faith.
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Season 1
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Episode 59
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50:06
Summer Stories | Rick Whitmire
Rick Whitmire shares about his early years near Buffalo, his time at Messiah University, and how God forged his view of divine sovereignty through the near-death experience of his wife, Keri, and their son, Caleb.
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Season 1
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Episode 58
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57:21
Summer Stories | Dave Tress
Dave Tress is a Lehigh Valley and Bible Fellowship Church native through and through, having spent only a brief 4-year stint out of state for the Air Force. He joins the show to share his story.
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Season 1
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Episode 57
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35:47
Takeaways From the Trump Assassination Attempt
Pastor Jason discusses the state of our nation in the aftermath of the assassination attempt on Donald Trump; how are Christians and the church to respond and think about such things?
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Season 1
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Episode 56
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24:13
Discipleship Institute Talks: Human Responsibility and Divine Election
How can God find fault in man if he has chosen some as vessels of mercy and others of wrath before the foundation of the world? How can man still be held responsible?These perennial questions of the church find their answers in rich texts s...
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Season 1
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Episode 55
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50:44
Summer Stories | Joe Busolits
How a children’s Christian radio singalong broke a man for Christ.
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Season 1
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Episode 54
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1:01:37
Summer Stories | Adam Crain
Pastor Adam kicks off our Summer Stories series! Each episode, one of the elders of Cedar Crest joins the show to share their testimony.
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Season 1
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Episode 53
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42:18
Year in Review (Looking Back and Ahead)
Since the podcast launched one year ago, the Lord has enabled this platform to exceed our humble expectations.In celebration, we reflect on the past year, react to comments from our audience, and even make a few phone calls to our listeners...
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Season 1
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Episode 52
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55:02
How Can I Know I’m Saved? | Cliff Boone
Whether for a moment or an extended period of time, every Christian has doubted their salvation. Cliff Boone returns to the show to discuss assurance. Saints can stand firmly on the promise of salvation—confident in Christ’s shed blood on their...
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Season 1
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Episode 51
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52:50
Christ Who Lives in Me | Nathan Trommler
Special guest and new Director of Outreach Nathan Trommler joins the show to share his powerful story of how he came to know the Lord. Nathan talks about his past gang lifestyle, the night that turned his life upside-down for good, and why ever...
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Season 1
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Episode 50
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52:32